End of an Era, Saroj Khan Passes away at 71

Saroj Khan, a veteran National Award winning Bollywood choreographer passed away at the age of 71 in Mumbai on 3^rd July, 2020 due to cardiac arrest. She was the most renowned choreographer, known for her lyrical choreography for over 2000 songs.

Saroj Khan made her debut in choreography with Geeta Mera Naam, and got recognition after she choreographed Sridevi’s  Hawa Hawai song(1987). She worked with Sridevi in films like Nagina and Chandni. This was followed by her long-term partnership with Madhuri Dixit in the 1990s in songs like Ek Do Teen, Hum Ko Aaj Kal Hai Intezaar, Dhak Dhak Karne Laga, Choli Ke Peeche Kya Hai, and Tamma Tamma”. Her last choreography was for Madhuri Dixit’s ‘Tabaah Ho Gaye’ from Kalank.

Khan has also judged dance reality shows like Nach Baliye, Ustaadon Ka Ustaad, Boogie Woogie and Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa.

Entire Bollywood was taken aback due to this news on Friday morning. They took it to social media with heartfelt posts.

I'm devastated by the loss of my friend and guru, Saroj Khan. Will always be grateful for her work in helping me reach my full potential in dance. The world has lost an amazingly talented person. I will miss you💔 My sincere condolences to the family. #RIPSarojji

— Madhuri Dixit Nene (@MadhuriDixit) July 3, 2020

T 3582 - Prayers .. 🙏 ..
हाथ जुड़े हैं , मन अशांत

— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) July 3, 2020

Woke up to the sad news that legendary choreographer #SarojKhan ji is no more. She made dance look easy almost like anybody can dance, a huge loss for the industry. May her soul rest in peace 🙏🏻

— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) July 3, 2020

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Got up with a huge pain in my heart ..... on hearing about your demise ,you were an institution in yourself ,the biggest loss to our dance fraternity.... was fortunate to dance under you , dance with you , choreograph you and choreograph with you and direct you .... willl never forget the love and the passion with which u would choreograph each song the passion in your eyes was like never seen before .... thank you for teaching me so much .... you will always be remembered and always in our hearts .....Saroji.... my condolences to the entire family ..... RIP mam

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Rest in peace Sarojji.. u were an inspiration to many, myself included. Thank you for the songs🙏🏻 #SarojKhan

— Farah Khan (@TheFarahKhan) July 3, 2020